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Retirement

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2 bedroom apartment

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2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: B*
1,001 sq ft / 93 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 79Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • *closing date fri 28 th april 2023 at 12 noon*
  • Balcony access from lounge/bedroom
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Two double bedrooms
  • En Suite and main bathroom
  • House Manager on site
  • 24 hr emergency call system
  • Homeowners' lounge/kitchen facilities
  • Communal sun room/roof terrace
  • Guest Suite/lift to all floors
Exceptionally desirable two bedroomed, second floor, corner apartment featuring a large main balcony and two Juliet balconies that allow light throughout. The apartment is located within the Beeches Gate development in Craigiebuckler, a charming, residential area of the city with shops and parks within walking distance.

Summary - Beeches Gate was built by McCarthy & Stone has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. The development consists of 44 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s.

The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, and security systems.

All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Local Area - Beeches Gate is situated in Craigiebuckler, a charming residential suburb, which is located around two miles south west of the city centre. The area is popular with families and is characterised by its pleasant tree lined streets, open space and parkland. In particular, Hazelhead Park nearby is a popular attraction of the area, with 180 hectares of wooded parkland, perfect for walkers, plus two golf courses, pitch 'n' putt, football fields, rose gardens, a maze and cafe. The area is home to a variety of shops and facilities including a library, post office, convenience store, health club and hair and beauty salon.

Life in Aberdeen: Set on the north-east coast of Scotland, Aberdeen is Scotland's third city and widely known as the oil capital of Europe. Its booming business sector, excellent public transport links, vast array of shopping options, the variety of architectural and cultural attractions and a beautiful white sandy beach all combine to make Aberdeen one of the most desirable places to live in Scotland.

Entrance Hall - Welcoming large entrance hall with an emergency response pull cord system installed for peace of mind. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard and storage/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.

Balcony - Large south facing balcony accessible from bedroom and lounge with Astroturf flooring.

Lounge - Spacious lounge and dining area. Feature fireplace with fitted electric fire. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double glazed doors lead onto the main balcony and two Juliette balconies. A further door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine and slimline dishwasher.

Bedroom One - Large double Bedroom. Ceiling lights, walk-in wardrobe storage. TV and phone point. Glass doors open onto main balcony.

En-Suite Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of bath, and walk in shower. WC, vanity unit and mirror wall units with sink and mirror above. Separate additional wall heater and electric heated towel rail

Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom. Ceiling lights. TV and phone point.

Main Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of Bath with overhead shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Separate wall heater and electric heated towel rail

Service Charge - . Cleaning of communal windows
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 24-hour emergency call system
. Upkeep of gardens and grounds
. Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
. Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
. Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

The service charge for the year ending 31/8/23 is £272.24 per month (£3266.87 per annum).

Car Parking (Permit Scheme) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is currently £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

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    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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